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SL-IRC LOGO STUFF SHAMELESS PLUG
StarLink-IRC has made some logo items (mugs, t-shirts,
sweatshirts, hats) available through cafepress.com at http://www.cafepress.com/slirc
Cafepress handles all sales, production, shipping, and warranty. StarLink-IRC
gets no money from sales of these items. (All prices and shipping costs
are set by cafepress without any additions by StarLink-IRC)
General
Information
Logo Stuffs: SL-IRC logo
items (non-profit) www.cafepress.com/slirc
Security: TriStar
and security: www.starlink-irc.org/security/
Webring: For
all who have webpages check www.starlink-irc.org/webring.html
Ombudspersons: See
www.starlink-irc.org/slirc-org.html#Ombudsman
Why We (SL-IRC) Are Here:
A #Townhall Special
Presentation
Email Updates: All
channel owners: If you happen to change ISP's change of email address please
let someone in #Channels know. If for any reason cservice needs to get
in touch with you about your channel, we need a valid email address. You
can let cservice know by sending an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
Word Games:
Live trivia at various times and places throughout
the week.
#International: We
hope to bring together folks from all nations and languages .. come join
us for chat, good friends, and if you can volunteer to translate, all the
better. Even a smattering of another language is welcomed! Leave your names
with Channel Owner Wullie or one of the other regulars if we can call on
you for help. ¡Muchos gracias
WWW (Way With Words): Have
you tried to come up with the perfect verse, greeting or message when sending
a card, and your mind draws a blank? If you have some favorites, send them
to Pat@pobox.com
DISCLAIMER
- Web sites identified here may contain executable files (software). Be
advised that StarLink-IRC has no knowledge of the suitability or effects
such softare may have on your system. We advise everyone to make a carefully
informed evaluation and decision prior to running any new software.
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
Comments? Remarks? Send
them to Lois and if they're nice, she might put them here.
Nothing this month.
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THIS MONTH'S CELEBRATIONS
- Let's party!
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by lois
August
- 22 Autumnal Equinox - Fall Begins
- 22 Business Womens' Day
- 22 Elephant Appreciation Day
- 23 Libra Begins
- 29 Shonadog's Birthday (#50&fantastic)
October
- 2 Ed and Emma Mae's Anniversary
- 3 Techie's Day
- 4 Twins wcfields and tortuga's Birthdays
- 8 Deano's Birthday (#Veterans)
- 11 Emergency Nurses' Day
- 12 Treecat's Birthday (#Crittercat)
- 14 Columbus Day
- 13 Thanksgiving (Canada)
- 17 ElliUt's Birthday (#50&fantastic)
- 18 Itsy's Birthday (#Itsy)
Please send your
channel's birthdays and anniversaries for our Celebrations Column! And
tell us which channels you are on!
Septermber 23 - October 22 - Libra
The Scales
- Symbol: Libra - The Scales of Justice (The only sign
of the zodiac which does not represent a living thing.)
- Birthstone: Opal
- Flower:
- Lucky Day:
- Lucky Color:
- Lucky Number:
- Ruling Planet: Venus
- Element:
Librans are first and foremost focused on others and how
they relate to them. For a Libran, everything is better if it is done as
a pair. They view everything in pros and cons, are great believers in lists
and love large menus. Social, sympathetic and popular, you aim to please
and have a variety of accomplished friends. The spiritual, airy side of
Venus rules your quest for balance and harmony, and your expensive tastes
complement your aspiration to lead a luxurious, elite lifestyle.
Notables: Bela Lugosi, Emily Post, Eleanor Roosevelt,
Barbara Walters
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AMAZING AND LESSER THINGS!
by Amazing
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#Thanks to {cryssy} and DarkHawk of #mirc_colors for the wonderful
color show In Remembrance of 9-11-01, that they put on in #Townhall on
Sept 11th. There were 65 users in the channel to watch the GREAT tribute!
Thanks also to Puriel for the great tribute show that was held in #Townhall
on Sept 13th. Puriel did the show on very short notice but again, a good
crowd showed up to watch! Also, on Sept 13th, {cryssy} and DarkHawk of
#mirc_colors did an encore show of their tribute. Thank you to all the
folks and their super art work!
Reminder: For those who would like a mug, sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc.
with the StarLink-IRC logo, go to
http://www.cafestores.com/cpstore.aspx?s=slirc
All mugs are on sale, including the "Let's Roll" mug!
Reminder to all channel owners:
If you happen to have a change of email address PLEASE let CService know
so we can update the channel information. If for any reason CService needs
to get in touch with you about your channel we NEED a valid email address.
You can let CService know by sending an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
or come to #channels and let an op know.
As some of you might know, there are other
nets out there with the word 'starlink' in them. When telling your friends
about what net you chat on -- PLEASE make sure you say StarLink-IRC.Org.
And don't forget There is a 'quicklist' of
servers at http://www.starlink-irc.org/serverlist.html
#SCIASTRO
#sciastro was registered on StarLink-IRC in mid-July.
The channel is dedicated to astronomy chat; anyone, from those who have
a casual interest, to seasoned veterans, is welcome to join us. Topics
range from observations, astrophotography, CCD imaging, recent astronomical
events of note, such as meteor showers, solar observing, and the astronomer's
perennial complaint - the weather! This channel is family oriented, and
is open to people of all ages, regardless of their level of interest. Our
website is at http://sciastro.net/chat
- there you can "meet" our channel operators, and some of our
many members. We have members from all over the world, and although we
do have people that are fluent in a number of languages, we prefer that
English be spoken on the channel. Originally founded on Undernet, #sciastro
has been in existence since November of 1996 and is open 24/7. So
come join us!
@Portia - Channel Owner/Manager
#Child-Loss
#CHILD-LOSS: Aras wishes to invite everyone to visit
her new channel #child-loss.
#Family_Tree
#Family_Tree is now open for chatting and for trading
ideas on research of our family trees. I have been working on my family
tree now for over three years and have over 10,000 people in it. Everyone
is welcome to come and chat with me whenever I am there. I am a working
gal, so I don't always have the time to have the room open everyday, but
I try to get there as much as I can. Please feel free to stop in and chat,
ask questions, or give me your surnames and I will try to help as much
as I have time to. I hope that anyone that needs a hand with their family
tree or just wants someone to talk to will stop in and say hi. spidee
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#SailingTalk
Come aboard #SailingTalk and chat with others that share
a love for sailing and the water in general. We are usually there at around
2200 (10pm) ET. You don't need to have a boat. And we welcome newbies as
well as experienced sailors.
#Genealogy
The channel is open all the time for anyone to come in
and share information on their family research. Mennonite lines are the
specialty of the channel owner BCDon, and he has a large database which
he can research for your own lines.
#OldRadio
Joe Mackay has this information from the "golden
days of radio":
>From Those Were The Days -- 9/14/1936 - The NBC presented
John's Other Wife for the first time. Actually, John's other wife was not
his wife at all. She was his secretary. 9/15/1934 - NBC radio presented
The Gibson Family to American audiences. The program was the first musical-comedy-drama
to be broadcast. Ernest Whitman and Eddie Green were featured members of
the cast and were billed as "network radio's only colored comedians."
The show originated from the studios of WEAF in New York City. Birthday:1908
- Penny Singleton (Mariana McNulty) Friends of Old Time Radio (FOTR) convention
will be held in Newark, NJ October 24 - 27 and we anticipate having several
of our members attending, being on panels, selling their wares (tapes and
books). (Ye Editor has her plane tickets) #Oldradio meets on Thursday evenings
5 PM Eastern to discuss the old shows on radio - comedy, drama, music.
Everyone is welcome.
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Roving Reporter Lois Lane’s recommendations for enjoyable
chatting: Late Afternoon/Early Evening (depending on where you live): #Classics
Late Evening/Early Morning (depending) #50&Fantastic
Contributed by Amazing
No special news this issue.
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FOGWEB FOLLIES
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A short column of made-up facts and
non-information brought to you by your friendly neighborhood arachnid
Well here it is Septober and SOOOO much has been happening..... First
we have SOME "amazing" person who actually makes toasted tomato
sandwiches, if we are to actually believe that. Course, when asked how
she kept the tomato goop from sliding out of the bottom of the toaster,
she got hostile. I even suggested scotch tape but no. She did tell us ALL
that the secret is making little holes in the toast for the tomato slices.
Thats so kyuuuutee !!!!! (Your intrepid blue dot recalls the last time
he was involved with a toasted tomato, it involved a lot of sun screen
and .. um.. n/m. (sure is handy that *I* write the follies, isnt it?)
On the worldwide scene, the PC said Amber did an illegal operation and
is therefore going to jail. Bumpa denies involvement with anyone's love
child and ^Vulcan remains suspiciously silent. Kath thinks she is staying
out of the newsletter by being quiet. (we see how well THAT works, now
don't we?) It just goes on and on and on ....
In Florida (home of the voting machine) we find that our own ellegon
is known as BUBBYDRAGON. She really LIKES that nickname so be sure to use
it a WHOLE LOT when you see her. Tell her I sent you.
On the klutz front, we have news from the midwest. You remember Arte
Johnson and the tricycle on Laugh-In way back?? Well chiefy fell over on
his ATV while vacationing and its pretty obvious thats what it hadda look
like. Seems there are no pictures either. Suspicious? Indeed. Be sure to
make up er find some pix and we can put them in the next edition.
Speaking of overeating. You may notice wildchild limping around the
net. Well.. supposedly the porch chair broke thru the porch and threw her
on the ground. Right. We all know what happens when you just keep them
donuts coming on Sunday morning. Yeppers. Defective porch. Right. We all
know what happened and hope Wild gets better soon at the Betty Crocker
clinic.
More recently.. not that your intrepid spider would gossip ya understand..
but it seems the funiture salesperson nemesis was out in the yard and,
to quote (nick hidden to protect the innocent) <Ama*zing> but a fly
flew into my mouth while i was working outside today. Now.. maybe what
they say about women and yards and gossip isnt true.. Or on the other hand....
And last but not least from the rat fink file...
HEY LOIS READ THIS
<Donna518> Lois will just make things up if you forget
<Amazing> yea..hehe
<Donna518> they might be more interesting
<Donna518> i am only getting away with that one because she isn't
here
We now wait to see what the editor has to say about this.
Dontcha love it when its a busy month?? See yall before Halloween ...
and keep those cards and letters coming in. Specially the letters. We are
running out of K's.
PERSONALS: From Ye Editor:
No comment. (But remember who has the last laugh...umm...word here!)
AND BUY A MUG OR SHIRT at www.cafepress.com/slirc
All profits go to .. hey, wait.. they go to cafepress.
We dont't get a dime! Who set THIS deal up??? Oh. Wait. That was me. n/m
^H^H^H^H^H^
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NEW CHANNELS
New Stars Linked by Treecat ..
A warm welcome to this month's
new channels and their owners.
If you have a chance, do stop in and give these
folks a friendly Hi!
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- #CaptainsQuarters - CaptThom
- #Family_tree - spidee
- #thekindred - gwynnyth
- #Metal^s_Palace - HeavyMetal
- #cajunconnection - Skylark7k
- #child-loss - Aras
New Channel Owners:
Send information on your channel to the newsletter for publication in the
next issue.
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TRAVEL
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Places to go on the net
CARTOONS
http://slate.msn.com//default.aspx?id=2057622
Cartoons
on every subject imaginable, by the worlds' top cartoonists. You can even
send e-cards from this site, with the cartoons on them. Hurry to see cards
for Elvis 25th Anniversary of his death. And thanka-you-vera-much-a.
Nothing new
this issue
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THE MEETING ROOM
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by Amazing
All Times Eastern North America
Regular
Network Event Schedule
Note: All times are Eastern US
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#TownHall
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Net-Wide
User Meeting **
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#OldRadio
#TownHall
#MoonShadow
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Fans
of Old Time Radio
Net-Wide
User Meeting **
Trivia!
Every thursday
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#Islander
#Just4Fun
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Live
Trivia!
Now
and then. Outburst Game! Fun for All
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Other Random but Fun Events: #WTGO (All sorts of stuffs) #Just4Fun
(OUTBURST); #Sunshine_Again ( MADGABS)
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RESERVE TOWNHALL FOR YOUR MEETING!
#Townhall can be reserved for parties or meetings.
Send an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
if you are interested in reserving the channel for an event. An email will
be sent back, confirming the reservation. Put #townhall in the SUBJECT
of the mail, and date, time and reason in the BODY.
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Yet Another Unpaid Advertisement!.
there has to be some way to make a buck here
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IN MEMORIAM
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Those who have moved on
Amazing reminds us that there may be other folks hurting,
so take the time to think of them.
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THE LIBRARY
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contributed poems, humor, and stories
STELLA AWARD
Contributed by Donna518 of #50&fantastic
Falling
By: Michelle Bell
- Falling down
- Down to the bottom of death
- With nothing to hold onto
- Except fear As you near the bottom
- You are suddenly being lifted
- But you see yourself hit the ground
- The bottom of the pit of death
- You feel no pain You are no longer afraid
- You look ahead And see a soft light
- You look around you
- You see the hope, the faith, the love
- That you have felt all your life
- You reach out to grasp it
- And hold it in your heart
- You sense the presence of others
- But you don't see anyone
- Then you begin to realize
- That you are on your way to Heaven
- With all of the others who perished in that fire of terror
- To begin the rest of your life *
If you love something.....
Contributed bySnooks(#oldradio)
- If you love something, set it free.
- > If it comes back, it will always be yours.
- > If it doesn't come back, it was never yours to begin
with.
- > BUT. . ..
- > If it just sits in your living room,
- > Messes up your stuff, > Eats your food,
- > Uses your telephone, > Takes your money,
- > And doesn't appear to realize that you had set it
free.
- > Then, You either married it or gave birth to it!
It's True!
Contributed by Robbo of #50&fantastic
A New Zealand couple on the brink of wedded bliss ended
up separated after they had an argument in the registry office about who
would pay for their marriage licence. (UK spelling)
How to Identify Where a Driver is From
Contributed by Donna518 of #50&fantastic
- 1. One hand on wheel, one hand on horn: CHICAGO
- 2. One hand on wheel, one finger out window: NEW YORK
- 3. One hand on wheel, one finger out window, cutting
across all lanes of traffic: NEW JERSEY
- 4. One hand on wheel, one hand on newspaper, foot solidly
on accelerator: BOSTON
- 5. One hand on wheel, one hand on nonfat double decaf
cappuccino, cradling cell phone, brick on accelerator, gun in lap: LOS
ANGELES
- 6. Both hands on wheel, eyes shut, both feet on brake,
quivering in terror: OHIO (but driving in California)
- 7. Both hands in air, gesturing, both feet on accelerator,
head turned to talk to someone in back seat: ITALY
- 8. One hand on 12 oz double shot latte, one knee on wheel,
cradling cell phone, foot on brake, mind on radio game, banging head on
steering wheel while stuck in traffic: SEATTLE
- 9. One hand on wheel, one hand on hunting rifle, alternating
between both feet being on the accelerator and both feet on brake, throwing
McDonald's bag out the window: TEXAS
- 10. Four wheel drive pickup truck, shotgun mounted in
rear window, beer cans on floor, squirrel tails attached to antenna: OKLAHOMA
- 11. Two hands gripping wheel, blue hair barely visible
above windshield, driving 35 on the Interstate in the left lane with the
left blinker on: FLORIDA
- 12. One hand on the wheel, the other on his sister: ALABAMA
TOMORROW:
Contributed by Willco
- If I knew it would be the last time
- That I'd see you fall asleep,
- I would tuck you in more tightly
- and pray the Lord your soul to keep.
- If I knew it would be the last time
- That I see you walk out the door,
- I would give you a hug and kiss
- And call you back for one more.
- If I knew it would be the last time
- I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
- I would video tape each action and word,
- So I could play them back day after day.
- If I knew it would be the last time,
- I could spare an extra minute
- To stop and say "I love you,"
- Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do
- If I knew it would be the last time
- I would be there to share your day
- Well, I'm sure you'll have so many more,
- So I can let just this one slip away.
- For surely, there's always tomorrow
- To make up for an oversight,
- And we always get a second chance
- To make everything just right.
- There will always be another day
- To say "I love you,"
- And certainly there's another chance
- To say our "Anything I can do?"
- But just in case I might be wrong,
- And today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love
you
- And I hope we never forget.
- Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
- Young or old alike,
- And today may be the last chance
- You get to hold your loved one tight.
- So if you're waiting for tomorrow
- Why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes,
- You'll surely regreat the day,
- That you didn't take that extra time
- For a smile, a hug, or a kiss
- And you were too busy to grant someone,
- What turned out to be their one last wish
- So hold your loved ones close today,
- And whisper in their ear,
- Tell them how much you love them
- And that you'll always hold them dear
- Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please
forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
- And if tomorrow never comes
- You'll have no regrets about today.
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WWW (WAY WITH WORDS)
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by Scorp
QUOTE
- Tell me and I'll forget.
- Show me and I may not remember.
- Involve me and I'll understand.
- -- Native American Proverb
Have you tried to find the perfect verse, greeting
or message when sending a card, and your mind draws a blank? If you have
some favorites, send them to Pat@pobox.com
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Lois
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